Jalen Hurts on leading team to Super Bowl despite doubters: 'I'm not gonna make this about me. This is a special city'
After coming into the postseason as the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles have officially capitalized on their 16-3 season by punching their ticket to Super Bowl LVII on Sunday. A big part of the franchise’s run this year has been the star development of QB Jalen Hurts in his second season as their QB1.
However, when speaking with Terry Bradshaw during the trophy presentation after their 31-7 victory over San Francisco in Lincoln Financial Field, Hurts was nothing but humble about the accomplishment by himself, his teammates, and the city of Philadelphia. He said the Eagles overcame a lot but, in the end, they now have one opportunity left to accomplish their goals and become world champions.
“It’s been a lot. I’m not gonna make this about me. This city? This is a special city. They deserve everything that’s going on,” said Hurts. “This is a special city. (But) we got one more. We got one more.”
Hurts finished 15/25 through the air for 121 yards. While he didn’t throw for a score, he did rush in a touchdown while also accumulating 39 yards with his legs. Pair that with another top-notch performance from the Eagle’s defense and it was all more than enough to get Philly over the line against a 49er team that was dealing with more than its fair share of adversity.
Hurts, the Eagles, and the city of Philadelphia will have plenty to cheer about tonight and in the coming days. Still, he is right in that they have one last hurdle to overcome as they await to see who their opponent out of the AFC will be come the Super Bowl in Glendale.
WATCH: Joe Burrow sends strong message to Chiefs, NFL using pre-game outfit
Per usual, former LSU quarterback and current Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow made a fashionable entrance to the team’s ACF Championship game matchup versus the Kansas City Chiefs. But this week, he decided to send a direct message to the opposition with his outfit of choice.
Burrow arrived to Arrowhead head stadium sporting a pink denim jacket, pink pants, and a signature pair of sunglasses, but where he decided to make a statement was with his choice of shirt. Burrow’s shirt had a pink bear on it wearing a shirt that said, “Sorry,” with the bear also holding a tag reading “Sorry in Advance.”